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Boomers and Beyond: In-Home Training

Provider: ACE-American Council On Exercise View ConEd Provider Profile
CECs: 0.2
Type: Distance Learning
4 out of 5 stars
(6 Ratings)
$49.99
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Course Description

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Course Type: Online Video and Quiz

Course contents include:  

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The “Boomers & Beyond” online course teaches personal trainers and fitness professionals how to exercise safely and effectively with mid-life and older adults in a home setting. With 68 million Americans over the age of 65 (representing a quarter of the population) and almost 8,000 people turning 60 each day, this represents a tremendous opportunity and challenge for personal trainers. You’re now more likely to work with baby boomers and older clients wanting to maintain health, fitness and vitality in the face of physiological aging. These clients often appreciate the convenience and comfort of exercising in a home environment. Learn how to modify exercise programs based on musculoskeletal limitations such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, low back pain and rotator cuff injuries. This video-based online course demonstrates exercise progressions that incorporate balance challenges for upper body, lower body and the core. You’ll also receive a PDF download of key points from the video.

Course Objectives:
  • Describe musculoskeletal changes associated with the aging process and “FITT” principles for working with mid-life and older adults.

  • Describe program design and safety considerations for working with clients in a home environment.

  • Develop a home exercise program with progressions involving lower and upper body strength exercises, core strengthening, balance and stretching for mid-life and older clients.

  • Identify modifications and precautions when working with clients with musculoskeletal challenges.



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    Customer Ratings

    Average Customer Rating:
    4 out of 5 stars     (6 Customer Ratings)
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    Rated by: Lynn (ACE-certified Professional)

    Would Recommend this to others?: Not Likely

    Comments: Too simplified -
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    Rated by: John (ACE-certified Professional)

    Would Recommend this to others?: Most Likely

    Comments: Would recommend this course but would like to have more information than was given in the handouts for future reference.
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    Rated by: Sharon (ACE-certified Professional)

    Would Recommend this to others?: Definitely

    Comments: Is there a way to see which questions I missed - so I can correct any misperception or mistakes I have about working with the older adult?
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    Rated by: Julie (ACE-certified Professional)

    Would Recommend this to others?: Definitely

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    Rated by: Jen (ACE-certified Professional)

    Would Recommend this to others?: Most Likely

    Comments: I thought this course provided some great examples of modifications for an older age group.
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    Rated by: Jeremy (ACE-certified Professional)

    Would Recommend this to others?: Somewhat Likely

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